Remember University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill, the CU football recruiting scandal and “Brokeback Mountain?”

This Web video that Democratic regent candidate Stephen Ludwig aired in his first race in 2006 will bring it all back.

Ludwig, who won by less than 1 percentage point, is running for another six-year term on the board. So far, two Republicans are in the race, Brian Davidson, who lost in 2006, andMatt Arnold, who kicks off his campaign Thursday. (Details follow.)

Ludwig in 2006 got laughs with his unsophisticated campaign videos. Here are some more:

Davidson kicked off his announcement Tuesday night. Arnold will hold his event from 5:30-7:30 Thursday at in the cafeteria at the East High School, where he graduated. Afterward, supporters will meet at the nearby Cheeky Monk.

“A large number of Colorado Republicans, including most of the state’s top conservative leaders are backing my campaign precisely because they’re not thrilled about the prospect of a ‘rematch’ — particularly when given the option of a strong, principled, reform-minded leader with strong statewide name I.D. and support,” Arnold said in an e-mail.

Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.